3 days in Central Finland Itinerary

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jyvaskyla: Jamsa (Vitikkala Manor & Himos Ski Resort) and Petajavesi Old Church (in Petajavesi). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Alvar Aalto Museum, take in the views from Karkisten Silta, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Central Finland, and make a trip to Saynatsalo Town Hall.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Jyvaskyla trip planner.

Helsinki to Jyvaskyla is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. Traveling from Helsinki in November, expect nights in Jyvaskyla to be about the same, around -2°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.